Leviticus 15:5 nasb — 'Anyone, moreover, who touches his bed shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening;

NASB

"'Anyone, moreover, who touches his bed shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening;"

— Leviticus 15:5, NASB

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Leviticus 15 — Context

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"Speak to the sons of Israel, and say to them, 'When any man has a discharge from his body, his discharge is unclean.

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'This, moreover, shall be his uncleanness in his discharge: it is his uncleanness whether his body allows its discharge to flow or whether his body obstructs its discharge.

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'Every bed on which the person with the discharge lies becomes unclean, and everything on which he sits becomes unclean.

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'Anyone, moreover, who touches his bed shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening;

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and whoever sits on the thing on which the man with the discharge has been sitting, shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening.

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'Also whoever touches the person with the discharge shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening.

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'Or if the man with the discharge spits on one who is clean, he too shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening.

Leviticus 15:5 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Leviticus 15:5 say?
Leviticus 15:5 in the NASB reads: “'Anyone, moreover, who touches his bed shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening;”
Where is Leviticus 15:5 in the Bible?
Leviticus 15:5 is found in the Old Testament, in the book of Leviticus, chapter 15, verse 5.
Who wrote Leviticus?
Leviticus is traditionally attributed to Moses (traditional). It was written c. 1446–1406 BC.
What is the book of Leviticus about?
Leviticus is Israel's handbook for holy living in the presence of a holy God. It details the sacrificial system, priestly duties, dietary and purity laws, and the festivals — all teaching that sin requires atonement and that God's people are called to be set apart.
What are the major themes of Leviticus?
Leviticus explores themes including Holiness, Sacrifice, Atonement, Priesthood, Purity. These themes shape the meaning and context of Leviticus 15:5.
What translation should I read Leviticus 15:5 in?
Leviticus 15:5 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Leviticus 15:5?
Leviticus 15:5 reads (NASB): “'Anyone, moreover, who touches his bed shall wash his clothes and bathe in water and be unclean until evening;” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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